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Hotel Tirolerhof
Gourmet hotel | Welsberg-Taisten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue
City hotel | Meran
from 96 €
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Sonnenparadies
Wellness hotel | Terenten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 131 €
SONNENHOF Sun/Spa/Panorama
Sporthotel | Pfalzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 200 €
WINKLER Sport & Spa Resort
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
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from 75 €
Hotel & Resort Schlosshof
Charme Hotel | Lana near Meran
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
from 110 €
Hotel & Spa Falkensteinerhof
Wellness hotel | Vals in Eisacktal
from 480 €
Naturhotel Waldheim
Active hotel | Altrei in Southern South Tyrol
from 62 €
Garni Ganthaler
In the middle of fruit orchards | Algund near Meran
from 220 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 181 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 122 €
Hotel & SPA RESORT Majestic
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 163 €
Viktoria Alpine Spa Resort
Wellnesshotel | Hafling near Meran
from 67 €
Ruster Resort
For relaxation seekers, active travellers & culture lovers | Algund near Merano

Meran high alpine route

The Meran high alpine route is said to be one of the most beautiful hiking-paths in South Tyrol and in the Alps.

The Meran high alpine route is divided in two parts: the Southern variant and the Northern variant. Both can be connected to a more-days tour. But first things first. The Meran High Alpine Route South is considered as the easier variant. You will never overcome 1,800 m above sea level.

The Southern-variant begins in Ulfas in Passeiertal. From there you go to Matatz in 2.5 hours. Plan this first stage for the afternoon. You can stay overnight in the Refuges Valtelehof or Krusterhof in Matatz.

The next day you have to hike to Hochmuth Inn, by passing Magdfeld and Vernuer. In Hochmuth in you can stay for lunch. After lunch the path 24 leads you to Refuge Hochganghaus. To get there from Matatz you need 9 hours. Stay in Hochganghaus for the night.

The 3rd stage brings you in 9 hours from Refuge Hochganghaus to Refuge Nasereith, to Mt. Giggelberg and to 1,000-step gorge. Then, you arrive in Katharinaberg in Schnals, where the Meran High Alpine Route South ends.

If you have enough power to do also the Meran High Alpine Route North, you have to start the next day from Katharinaberg early in the morning. You hike into the valley Pfossental in Schnals, where you can take your lunch in the Refuge Eishof. After your break, you follow the serpentines to Mt. Eisjöchl at 2,906 m above sea level, the highest point of the entire Meran High Alpine Route.

Enjoy the amazing panorama there before you go down to Refuge Stettiner, where you will stay overnight for the last time. Passing the valley Pfelderer the next day, you finally come back to Ulfas in Passeiertal, the starting point of this amazing 4 days-long-tour.

We recommend the entire Meran high alpine route only to very sporty people. For the others, we recommend to make only the Southern variant.

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Garni Ganthaler

In an idyllic location with a magnificent panoramic view. Comfortable rooms, garden with pool & Südtirol GuestPass Algund.

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from 147 €
LANERHOF Active/Spa/Balance

A refuge to arrive and rest, since ever characterised by the warm hospitality of the Winkler family.

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from 144 €
Hotel Sand

Holidays in Vinschgau - Garden with 25 m sports pool & natural bathing pond, bike paths, countless hiking possibilities and much more.

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from 135,50 €
Hotel Vilpianerhof

Genuine hospitality, which comes from the heart - at the Vilpianerhof near Bozen and Meran!

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Walking around Algund and the Meran High Alpine Route
Walking around Algund and the Meran High Alpine Route

Omar Visentin shows us his home village of Algund with the Leiter Alm at the Meran High Alpine Route.

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Meran high mountain trail
Meran high mountain trail

Panoramic hike from hut to hut in the Texelgruppe Nature Park, with many ascent/descent options.

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Viewpoint of the Meran high mountain trail
Viewpoint of the Meran high mountain trail

Hikers on the Meran high mountain trail are rewarded with fantastic views of the mountains of Meran and environs.

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Leiter Alm hut on the Meran high mountain trail
Leiter Alm hut on the Meran high mountain trail

There are numerous starting points for the Meran high mountain trail, e.g. next to the Leiter Alm hut above Algund.

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Hans Frieden Trail
Hans Frieden Trail

The Hans Frieden Trail is a popular section of the Meran high alpine route.

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The 2 throne chairs at the Meran high alpine route
The 2 throne chairs at the Meran high alpine route

A great viewing point between the mountain station of the gondola basket lift and the Leiter Alm.

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Katharinaberg in Schnals
Katharinaberg in Schnals

The district Katharinaberg is located in the lower Schnals valley. It was settled for the first time in the Bronze Age.

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Pfossental valley in autumn
Pfossental valley in autumn

The valley of Pfossental is perfect for hiking in autumn.

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Pfelders River
Pfelders River

Pfelders River and Passer River flow into Etsch River in Meran.

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High-altitude mountain tours

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Bio- & Wellnesshotel PAZEIDER - Marling in Meran and environs
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Bio- & Wellnesshotel PAZEIDER

Marling in Meran and environs
4.5 Excellent

Familiar atmosphere, simple design and warm South Tyrolean hospitality. With a passion for good coffee and wine.

from 120 € per day
Hotel Saltauserhof - St. Martin in Passeier in Passeiertal
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Hotel Saltauserhof

St. Martin in Passeier in Passeiertal
4.8 Excellent

A fascinating present reflecting a long history… your hotel Saltauserhof in Passeier near Meran / Merano South Tyrol A hearty welcome to the Hotel Saltauserhof, one of the most beautiful aristocratic

from 90 € per day
Luxury DolceVita Resort Preidlhof - Naturns in Meran and environs
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Luxury DolceVita Resort Preidlhof

Naturns in Meran and environs
4.9 Excellent

Romantic resort in sunny and panoramic location, ideal for couples, gourmet cuisine, wellness, SPA & medical centre.

from 216 € per day
Arosea Life Balance Hotel - St. Walburg in Ultental
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Arosea Life Balance Hotel

St. Walburg in Ultental
4.5 Excellent

Life Balance Hotel in Ultental: Charme & elegance on the highest level!

from 128 € per day
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